How healthdirect can help you
healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make informed choices anywhere, any time.
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Manage Medicine app
App for managing your medicines and/or those of someone you care for, recording & storing important medical information.
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About My Health Record
My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store your health information, such as scripts and vaccinations.
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Blog
Health news you can use from Australia's most trusted health information service, healthdirect, with practical and safe advice for everyone.
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Mental health resources
Good mental health improves your ability to cope with life's challenges. Read about where to find mental health information, support and advice.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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healthdirect app
Make informed decisions about your health with healthdirect's free app. Check your symptoms, find a health service near you and get trusted health information.
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healthdirect (1800MEDICARE) helpline collection notice
Learn about how Healthdirect Australia Ltd collects, uses, protects, and shares your information when you use the healthdirect helpline service.
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healthdirect GP collection notice
Learn about how Healthdirect Australia Ltd collects, uses, protects, and shares your information when you use the healthdirect GP service.
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healthdirect symptom checker care pathways collection notice
Learn about how Healthdirect Australia Ltd collects, uses, protects, and shares your information when you access virtual care pathways.
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What healthcare do I need?
There are many types of healthcare services and information available in Australia. Learn here how to find the right service at the right time.
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Australia's healthcare system
The Australian healthcare system can sometimes seem confusing. Learn more about the types of services available, and how you can access them.
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Self-esteem and mental health
Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Find out the signs of low self-esteem and what you can do to improve your self-esteem and mental health.
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Feeling worthless
Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness can happen to anyone. Learn more about what to do if you are feeling worthless, and where to get support.
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Getting the most out of your pharmacist
Pharmacist's provide expert advice on medication and health. They can manage chronic conditions, offer vaccinations, and provide essential services.
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Teenage mental health
Teenagers and adolescents can suffer from mental health issues as they experience new relationships, school, study or starting a new job.
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Home medicines review
It’s important to manage your medicines correctly. A free home medicines review (HMR) by a pharmacist can help make sure that your medicines are safe.
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Consumer engagement collection notice
Learn about how Healthdirect Australia Ltd collects, uses, protects, and shares your information when you participate in Healthdirect’s consumer engagement activities.
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Your healthcare rights
Everybody in Australia has certain healthcare rights. This article explains these rights and what to do if you feel they have been denied.
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Travel health advice
Going overseas? Here are some tips on how to stay well during your holiday, including tips on food and water safety, insect risks and vaccinations.
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Feeling restless
Restlessness may affect you mentally or physically. If depression or anxiety are causing you to feel restless, here are some tips that may help.
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Victoria rural and remote health services
If you live in Victoria's rural and remote regions, you'll need to plan ahead to access health services. Learn where to find help in rural Victoria.
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Heart arrhythmias
A heart arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. Your heart can beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Learn how to recognise the symptoms here.
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Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris consists of small, rough, white or reddish bumps or patches on the skin. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment here.
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Heart attack symptoms: males vs females
Find out about the differences in heart attack symptoms between males and females, and about what can increase your risk of having a heart attack.
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Hypochondria
People with hypochondria worry about their health, even when nothing is seriously wrong. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can help you to identify and check unhealthy or damaging thinking habits. Learn more about how CBT works.
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Tasmania rural and remote health services
Tasmania's rural and remote health services help you access health care if you live outside the metropolitan area. Learn where to find them here.
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Terms of use
This page outlines the terms of use for Healthdirect Australia websites.
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Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is swelling in your soft tissues due to fluid build-up in your lymphatic system. Find out about lymphoedema, its causes and treatments.
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